How to pronounce sheepshank
Say it like SHEEP-shangk. Sheepshank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sheepshank. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SHEEP
- shangk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheepshank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shangkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sheepshank
American and British speakers say sheepshank in essentially the same way: /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/ in the US and /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEEP-shangk.
What does sheepshank mean?
- A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.
- To shorten (a rope) using a sheepshank knot.
Where does sheepshank come from?
Originally sheepshank knot or sheepshanks knot, from sheep + shank (“part of the leg between the knee and ankle”); the connection between the knot and a sheep’s leg is unclear.
Questions about saying sheepshank
How do you pronounce sheepshank?
Say SHEEP-shangk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheepshank?
Sheepshank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEEP). Broken into parts: SHEEP · shangk.
Do Americans and Brits say sheepshank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.